PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Jecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oberyn Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jecht might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pink Floyd - Young Lust. Sir Jecht has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jecht
vs
Martell

200 cm
23
185 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

184 cm
23
177 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sir Jecht!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oberyn Martell!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jecht has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jecht fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martell on the side of the head.
Martell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Jecht dives in and scores a takedown into Martell's guard.
Martell is looking to stand up but Jecht isn't so interested in that idea.
Jecht working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jecht missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jecht trying to control the position from guard on top but Martell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jecht in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jecht throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jecht passes into half guard.
Martell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jecht really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jecht lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jecht sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martell defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martell trying to control here.
Martell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jecht.
Martell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jecht.
Jecht scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jecht throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Martell to regain full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martell pulls Jecht in close to prevent any damage.
Jecht wants to control from the top but Martell keeps moving.
Martell pulls Jecht in close to prevent any damage.
Martell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oberyn Martell.
Martell lands a slapping body shot.
Jecht misses with a shot to the body
and Martell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jecht really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jecht defending well as Martell loads up on a big left hand.
Martell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jecht connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martell misses with a straight right.
Martell tries to bum rush Jecht with a series of wild strikes but Jecht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martell thumps Jecht with a low kick.
Martell misses with a head kick.
Jecht swings for the body but Martell moves out of range.
Jecht fails to land the takedown.
Martell is looking to score with low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Martell!
A combination from Jecht does no damage.
Jecht pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martell just misses with a punch to the body.
Martell scores with a spinning back kick!
Jecht moves out of range of the body kick.
Martell misses with a double jab
and Jecht counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martell, as that shot connected.
Martell thows a body shot but no joy.
Martell is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Jecht misses.
Martell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jecht was well out of range. Poor timing from Martell.
Martell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jecht rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Martell gets caught flat footed, as Jecht shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martell seems keen to control Jecht's posture.
Jecht trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jecht accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jecht looking to pass the guard.
Jecht trying to control the position from guard on top but Martell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martell wants to get back to his feet but Jecht is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jecht has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jecht throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jecht throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martell trying to keep a closed guard but Jecht is proving a slippery customer.
Jecht throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Jecht dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jecht stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martell.
Martell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jecht shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martell as he jumps to the side.
Martell throws a chopping leg kick but Jecht manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oberyn Martell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jecht moves away.
Martell just misses with a punch to the body.
Martell scores with a push kick.
Jecht moves out of range of the leg kick from Martell.
Martell throws a wild body kick that Jecht sees coming a mile off.
Jecht moves into range and connects with a jab.
Martell jabs at Jecht's body.
A good leg kick by Martell.
Martell slips a straight right by Jecht.
Jecht is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jecht shoots for a double leg takedown but Martell sprawls well. He's pushed Jecht's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martell misses with a head kick.
Martell blocks a leg kick.
Jecht takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jecht at a distance.
Jecht fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Jecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jecht takes a swing at Martell's ribcage but misses.
Martell looks to score with a jab to the body but Jecht is just out of range.
Jecht moves out of range of the body kick from Martell.
Jecht takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jecht sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Martell thumps Jecht with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jecht moves out of range as Martell strikes.
Martell tries a head kick but it misses.
Martell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jecht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martell thumps Jecht with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Martell.
Martell misses with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Martell.
Jecht looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martell is fending him off so far but Jecht persists. Nope, Martell circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Martell.
Martell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jecht shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martell eats them both and turns towards Jecht to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oberyn Martell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martell lands with a good body shot.
Jecht takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Jecht finds it's target.
Jecht will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martell with a jab.
Jecht takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oberyn Martell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jecht's sensitive parts.
Jecht on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martell takes a swing at Jecht's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jecht misses with a looping right.
Martell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martell throws a head kick that misses

and Jecht decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martell's guard.
Martell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jecht working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Martell pushes Jecht off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Martell throws a wild body kick that Jecht sees coming a mile off.
Martell throws a front kick aimed at Jecht's knee but Jecht avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jecht connects with a body shot that sends Martell's belly button to the back.
Martell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jecht throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oberyn Martell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jecht throws a series of punches but Martell avoids them all with ease.

Jecht closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martell did well to prevent Jecht getting side control.
Jecht is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martell!
Martell wants to hold on but Jecht pushes him away.
Martell trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jecht sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sir Jecht overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martell tries to reverse the position but Jecht maintains control.
Jecht in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Martell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martell wants to hold on but Jecht pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Jecht.
Jecht lands a heavy elbow.
Jecht lands with some strikes.
Jecht lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Martell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jecht lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Jecht.
Jecht with shots to the head and body - Martell looks very uncomfortable down there.

Martell is rocked!
Martell is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jecht scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Martell is trying desperately to improve position.
Jecht dominating with strikes here.
Jecht has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Martell's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martell tries to reverse the position but Jecht maintains control.
Jecht lands a nice shot to the head.
Martell is still in real trouble! Can Jecht finish him?
Jecht lands a big elbow.
Jecht throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jecht throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Martell seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jecht lands a big elbow.
Jecht lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jecht will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jecht with the ground and pound from mount.
Martell tries to reverse the position but Jecht maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Jecht there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jecht with good strikes from the mount here!
Jecht working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Martell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Martell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jecht prevents Martell from improving his position.
Martell is trying to stand up here but Jecht is controlling him well.
Martell wants to improve his position but Jecht is controlling well.
Martell won't allow Jecht to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jecht sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martell defending well though.
Martell is controlling Jecht's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jecht not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martell is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Jecht.
Jecht sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martell defending well though.
Jecht throwing shots but Martell is blocking nicely.
Jecht not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jecht missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martell pushes Jecht off looking to stand but Jecht dives back in and keeps control.
Jecht thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martell's head.
Jecht sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martell defending well though.
Martell gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jecht works over Martell with some ground and pound from guard.
Jecht in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jecht won't allow Martell to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jecht with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jecht lands a couple of elbows.
Jecht trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jecht trying to control the position from guard on top but Martell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jecht throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jecht postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martell is trying to keep Jecht in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Jecht clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Martell motions for Jecht to come forward. Martell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jecht moves away.
Jecht throws a right and a left that Martell avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Martell as Jecht shoots in.
Jecht shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martell defends it nicely.
Martell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping body kick lands there for Martell.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Martell throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Martell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jecht throws a body punch but Martell moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Martell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jecht misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Jecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martell scores with a leg kick.
Martell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jecht sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Martell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jecht.
Jecht throws a shot from downtown. Martell moves away and avoids it.
Jecht scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Martell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell is looking to land body kicks.
Martell just misses with a punch to the body.
Jecht shoots in but no luck this time.

Jecht drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jecht throws an elbow but Martell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Martell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jecht grinds an elbow into Martell's temple.
Sloppy strikes there by Jecht.
Martell wants to control but Jecht postures up.
Jecht scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martell to see if he's OK.
Jecht throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Martell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jecht tries to score with some ground and pound. Martell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jecht looks up at the clock and then as Martell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jecht smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Martell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jecht working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Jecht's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jecht looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Martell is avoiding damage well.
Jecht working away.
Martell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jecht in side control, throwing shots but Martell defends.
Martell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jecht off and has taken his back!
Martell controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jecht trying to control but not successfully.
Jecht is really stuck here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martell misses with a punch to the head.
Jecht turns into Martell and is now in his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jecht's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jecht working some strikes from top position.
Martell keeping moving, preventing Jecht from controlling successfully.
Jecht postures up in Martell's guard and throws a big left but Martell blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Jecht had his way with Oberyn Martell in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Martell is looking to slow Jecht down with leg kicks.
Martell throws a leg kick which misses Jecht's front leg but catches the back leg as Jecht tries to avoid it.
Jecht throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martell's waist but Martell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jecht off to one side.
Martell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martell wants it to stay on the feet.
Martell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jecht.
Jecht has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Jecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jecht's sensitive parts.
Jecht moves out of range of the leg kick from Martell.
Martell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martell missing with a left hand there. Jecht was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell wants to slow Jecht down by chopping away at his legs.
Jecht looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martell is fending him off so far but Jecht persists. Nope, Martell circles away and we're back to standing.
Martell scores with a leg kick.
Martell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Martell connects with a right hand. Jecht shakes it off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martell. Jecht shrugs it off though.
Jecht misses with a hook. Martell ducked under it nicely.
Martell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jecht. Jecht circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martell slips under a jab from Jecht.
Nice body kick from Martell.
Some wild striking there from Martell.
Martell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jecht closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martell circles away.
Jecht moves out of range as Martell throws a body kick.
Martell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jecht. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Martell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martell looks to score with a jab to the body but Jecht is just out of range.
Jecht checks a leg kick nicely.
Jecht jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jecht is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Martell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martell connects with a leg kick. Jecht looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jecht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martell throws a shot from downtown. Jecht moves away and avoids it.
Martell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jecht manages to avoid it.

Martell tries to sprawl but Jecht drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jecht thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martell's head.
Martell pushes Jecht off looking to stand but Jecht dives back in and keeps control.
Martell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jecht looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jecht.
Martell trying to control here.
Martell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martell gets full guard.
Jecht wants to control from the top but Martell keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jecht postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oberyn Martell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jecht chips away with some ground and pound.
Jecht throwing strikes but missing.
Jecht throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martell is trying to control the position but Jecht postures up.
Martell wants to get back to his feet but Jecht is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jecht stands up over Martell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jecht is in close to Martell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jecht pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martell is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jecht stopping the sweep attempt from Martell.
Martell pulls Jecht in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oberyn Martell.
I think Jecht has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Jecht!
Sir Jecht retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Sir Jecht made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.